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dismay
verb
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How to pronounce dismay:

Definition of dismay:

dismay (verb):
to fill with alarm or depression
to cause to lose courage or resolution (as because of alarm or fear)

Synonyms for dismay:

sadnesssorrowdespairalarmdiscouragementdisappointmentdissatisfactionfrustrationdispleasureconsternation
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Antonyms for dismay:

heavenecstasyjoysuccessexcitementpeacepeacefulnessoptimismexultationmerriment
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